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This company was founded in 1905, perhaps by Edward W. Curtis. By 1928 they were known as Curtis Machine Corp. The company lasted until at least 1954. They made sanding machines, especially stroke sanders.

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An article on the history of manufacturing in Jamestown lists this firm as founded 1905.

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